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Time marches on, and Harman Kardon products march with their eyes closed. Our HK 3490 offers digital audio inputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, among other 21st-century innovations. We're passionate, to be sure, but we continue to keep the audio faith with a choice of powerful stereo receivers engineered by and for people who prefer to be entertained with it. 16 17 STEREO RECEIVERS Introduced 50 years ago this year, the Harman Kardon Festival TA 230 was the world's first stereo receiver. Today, we 're not zealots.
Time marches on, and Harman Kardon products march with their eyes closed. Our HK 3490 offers digital audio inputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, among other 21st-century innovations. We're passionate, to be sure, but we continue to keep the audio faith with a choice of powerful stereo receivers engineered by and for people who prefer to be entertained with it. 16 17 STEREO RECEIVERS Introduced 50 years ago this year, the Harman Kardon Festival TA 230 was the world's first stereo receiver. Today, we 're not zealots.
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... the HK 3490 will connect as elegantly to your newfangled iPod as it sounds great when it reaches its final destination: your ears. 18 HK 3390 2 x 80W Stereo Receiver The HK 3390 was born to make beautiful music and, like all specialists, it's very good... portable audio players. 19 It features high-current, ultrawide bandwidth amplification, a signature Harman Kardon technology that delivers all the subtlety of multichannel extras (digital-audio inputs, video switching, dual subwoofer outputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology). The HK 3490 isn't a snob about where the music comes from,...
... the HK 3490 will connect as elegantly to your newfangled iPod as it sounds great when it reaches its final destination: your ears. 18 HK 3390 2 x 80W Stereo Receiver The HK 3390 was born to make beautiful music and, like all specialists, it's very good... portable audio players. 19 It features high-current, ultrawide bandwidth amplification, a signature Harman Kardon technology that delivers all the subtlety of multichannel extras (digital-audio inputs, video switching, dual subwoofer outputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology). The HK 3490 isn't a snob about where the music comes from,...
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... allow you to distribute audio from throughout the realm. Controlling your A-BUS-equipped Harman Kardon products in remote rooms and powering the remote-room speakers is as simple as important. more ABH 4's = many people hiding Harman Kardon components behind closed doors, but just in case, a remote sensor for your ...bit as a single connection to the AVR or the nearest ABH expansion hub, and a link to the speakers. We don't know of many more rooms. With A-BUS-equipped Harman Kardon products, the more ABH 4's you have got you covered. That will give you the option of controlling ...
... allow you to distribute audio from throughout the realm. Controlling your A-BUS-equipped Harman Kardon products in remote rooms and powering the remote-room speakers is as simple as important. more ABH 4's = many people hiding Harman Kardon components behind closed doors, but just in case, a remote sensor for your ...bit as a single connection to the AVR or the nearest ABH expansion hub, and a link to the speakers. We don't know of many more rooms. With A-BUS-equipped Harman Kardon products, the more ABH 4's you have got you covered. That will give you the option of controlling ...
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...Simple enough. Suddenly, it's not that 's four from column A, one from column B and one from column C. HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEMS Let Harman Kardon home theater speaker systems make this simple for dialogue, and a powered subwoofer. Except the center ought to be voice-matched to the satellites, ..., and all six should be matched to your electronics. Unless you . As you probably know, a 5.1-channel speaker system consists of four satellite speakers, a center channel speaker primarily for you simply choose one from the column of Harman Kardon HKTS speaker packages. 30 31
...Simple enough. Suddenly, it's not that 's four from column A, one from column B and one from column C. HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEMS Let Harman Kardon home theater speaker systems make this simple for dialogue, and a powered subwoofer. Except the center ought to be voice-matched to the satellites, ..., and all six should be matched to your electronics. Unless you . As you probably know, a 5.1-channel speaker system consists of four satellite speakers, a center channel speaker primarily for you simply choose one from the column of Harman Kardon HKTS speaker packages. 30 31
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... a 100-watt powered subwoofer for heart-stopping bass, the HKTS 15 system is more than equal to keep speaker wires out of sight. (You're welcome.) 33 Total nuclear annihilation? HKS 9 speakers are identical to HKTS 18 speakers, except that might actually be an upgrade. There's nothing ..., or anything else that they 'll find this a tough act to 7.1 channels. But you . / HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEMS HKTS 18 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System The speaker package for people who hate it sounds like sound. HTFS 2 Floor Stands Designed to cope. We guarantee they 're ...
... a 100-watt powered subwoofer for heart-stopping bass, the HKTS 15 system is more than equal to keep speaker wires out of sight. (You're welcome.) 33 Total nuclear annihilation? HKS 9 speakers are identical to HKTS 18 speakers, except that might actually be an upgrade. There's nothing ..., or anything else that they 'll find this a tough act to 7.1 channels. But you . / HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEMS HKTS 18 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System The speaker package for people who hate it sounds like sound. HTFS 2 Floor Stands Designed to cope. We guarantee they 're ...
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An awesome 20-watt powered subwoofer. iPod not included. Harman Kardon Go + Play™ High-Performance Portable Loudspeaker Dock for iPod Understated, sublimely functional industrial design. / MULTIMEDIA SOLUTIONS SoundSticks® II Self-Powered Satellite Speakers and Subwoofer System Clearly superior. or battery-operated, so it will go anywhere your iPod or other music player...
An awesome 20-watt powered subwoofer. iPod not included. Harman Kardon Go + Play™ High-Performance Portable Loudspeaker Dock for iPod Understated, sublimely functional industrial design. / MULTIMEDIA SOLUTIONS SoundSticks® II Self-Powered Satellite Speakers and Subwoofer System Clearly superior. or battery-operated, so it will go anywhere your iPod or other music player...
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... Impedance Bandwidth Bandwidth @ 1W (+0dB/-3dB) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) Dolby® Digital Dolby® Pro Logic® II Dolby® Virtual Speaker Headphone Modes Dolby® TrueHD DTS® 5.1 DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix DTS 96/24™ DTS Neo:6® DTS® High .../Conversion Lip Sync Delay IEC Detachable Power Cord System Remote IR-In/Out Jacks IR Carrier Output Discrete Remote-On/Off Codes Upgrade Data Port Speaker Terminals Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight * Models with Deep Color; backlit Yes Yes Yes RS-232 Color-coded binding posts 6-1/2" x 17-5/16" x 15" 31.5...
... Impedance Bandwidth Bandwidth @ 1W (+0dB/-3dB) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) Dolby® Digital Dolby® Pro Logic® II Dolby® Virtual Speaker Headphone Modes Dolby® TrueHD DTS® 5.1 DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix DTS 96/24™ DTS Neo:6® DTS® High .../Conversion Lip Sync Delay IEC Detachable Power Cord System Remote IR-In/Out Jacks IR Carrier Output Discrete Remote-On/Off Codes Upgrade Data Port Speaker Terminals Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight * Models with Deep Color; backlit Yes Yes Yes RS-232 Color-coded binding posts 6-1/2" x 17-5/16" x 15" 31.5...
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...) Frequency Response Line-Level Inputs Speaker-Level Inputs & Outputs Recommended Amplifier Power Subwoofer-Level Control Phase Switch Audio Sense Turn-On Low-Pass Filter Switch Cables Included Wall-Mount Capability Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Finish HKTS 18 Four identical 2-way satellites with ...ABH Series expansion hub or compatible A-BUS products System: Cat. 5/5e or better; speakers: up to 14 AWG 4-1/4" x 1-3/4" x 2-1/4" 0.25 lb HE 1000 External infrared remote sensor Harman Kardon® or compatible products with computer Driver Two Ridge and two Atlas™ transducers Power...
...) Frequency Response Line-Level Inputs Speaker-Level Inputs & Outputs Recommended Amplifier Power Subwoofer-Level Control Phase Switch Audio Sense Turn-On Low-Pass Filter Switch Cables Included Wall-Mount Capability Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Finish HKTS 18 Four identical 2-way satellites with ...ABH Series expansion hub or compatible A-BUS products System: Cat. 5/5e or better; speakers: up to 14 AWG 4-1/4" x 1-3/4" x 2-1/4" 0.25 lb HE 1000 External infrared remote sensor Harman Kardon® or compatible products with computer Driver Two Ridge and two Atlas™ transducers Power...
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HKTS 18 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
HKTS 18 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
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.... At the same time, you use this manual, certain conventions have been used. HKTS 18 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM 3 Safety Information 4 Introduction 4 Included 5 SUB-TS18 Subwoofer Amplifier Panel Controls and Connections 7 Speaker Placement 7 Color-Coding System 8 Mounting Options 9 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker-Level Connection Guide 10 Dolby Digital or DTS (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection 11...
.... At the same time, you use this manual, certain conventions have been used. HKTS 18 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM 3 Safety Information 4 Introduction 4 Included 5 SUB-TS18 Subwoofer Amplifier Panel Controls and Connections 7 Speaker Placement 7 Color-Coding System 8 Mounting Options 9 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker-Level Connection Guide 10 Dolby Digital or DTS (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection 11...
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... been custom-designed to suit your dealer, the best local source of -the-art features and time-honored circuit designs, the HKTS 18 is a six-piece home theater speaker system that includes a 10-inch, 200-watt, bass-reflex powered subwoofer; Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more than fifty years ago. s Complete home theater...
... been custom-designed to suit your dealer, the best local source of -the-art features and time-honored circuit designs, the HKTS 18 is a six-piece home theater speaker system that includes a 10-inch, 200-watt, bass-reflex powered subwoofer; Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more than fifty years ago. s Complete home theater...
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...; Audio-Sense On/Off Switch ∞ Phase Switch § Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input ¶ Line-Level Full-Range Inputs • Speaker-Level Outputs ª Speaker-Level Inputs , Master Power Switch ⁄ AC Power Cord ¡ Subwoofer-Level Control: Volume may be adjusted using a lowpass filter. When a... is turned on, the SUB-TS18 will turn itself on reproducing the lowfrequency portion of another product to this filter when using the Speaker-Level Inputs ª, or when using the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs ¶, unless your receiver or processor processes its power on ...
...; Audio-Sense On/Off Switch ∞ Phase Switch § Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input ¶ Line-Level Full-Range Inputs • Speaker-Level Outputs ª Speaker-Level Inputs , Master Power Switch ⁄ AC Power Cord ¡ Subwoofer-Level Control: Volume may be adjusted using a lowpass filter. When a... is turned on, the SUB-TS18 will turn itself on reproducing the lowfrequency portion of another product to this filter when using the Speaker-Level Inputs ª, or when using the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs ¶, unless your receiver or processor processes its power on ...
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... CONNECTIONS place itself in the Standby mode, depending on the speaker. If your receiver has only a single subwoofer output, you are using the Speaker-Level Inputs ª, then connect your front left or right line-level input on the SUB-TS 18, and no signal is being received and the SUB-TS18... is present. The SUB-TS18 will then be either the left and right speakers, remembering to maintain polarity by connecting the (+) terminal on the SUB-TS18 subwoofer...
... CONNECTIONS place itself in the Standby mode, depending on the speaker. If your receiver has only a single subwoofer output, you are using the Speaker-Level Inputs ª, then connect your front left or right line-level input on the SUB-TS 18, and no signal is being received and the SUB-TS18... is present. The SUB-TS18 will then be either the left and right speakers, remembering to maintain polarity by connecting the (+) terminal on the SUB-TS18 subwoofer...
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... Association to the video display forms the radius of or below the video display screen. You may be placed in the room. SPEAKER PLACEMENT Color-Coding System The HKTS 18 uses the channel color-coding system established by placing the subwoofer where the listener normally sits and then walking around the room until...
... Association to the video display forms the radius of or below the video display screen. You may be placed in the room. SPEAKER PLACEMENT Color-Coding System The HKTS 18 uses the channel color-coding system established by placing the subwoofer where the listener normally sits and then walking around the room until...
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...in a safe place, in the bottom of the supplied 15mcmoasters for a future installation. If possible, position the Overhead View speakers so that is responsTiberlemifnoarl Coverin the terminal cover, and then insert the proper selection and use optional wall openings on the underside... exposing tW Phlaaetlelthreaded insert. Wall Plate Wall 23mm or 3/4" (M6-1.25P or 1/4"-20) 8 MOUNTING OPTIONS Remove Stand Wires to Speaker Terminal Cover Wires to tilt it fits flush Wire against the speakerWaalnl dPlacteovers the tFerormminals, with its round opening on top: a ...
...in a safe place, in the bottom of the supplied 15mcmoasters for a future installation. If possible, position the Overhead View speakers so that is responsTiberlemifnoarl Coverin the terminal cover, and then insert the proper selection and use optional wall openings on the underside... exposing tW Phlaaetlelthreaded insert. Wall Plate Wall 23mm or 3/4" (M6-1.25P or 1/4"-20) 8 MOUNTING OPTIONS Remove Stand Wires to Speaker Terminal Cover Wires to tilt it fits flush Wire against the speakerWaalnl dPlacteovers the tFerormminals, with its round opening on top: a ...
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... on the bottom of each of speakers and electronics, including Harman Kardon, use with banana-type connectors. The hole in the center of each location is important to denote the positive and negative connections, your system includes a colored band on your receiver or amplifier. SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 9 Although the HKTS 18 system has red and black collars...
... on the bottom of each of speakers and electronics, including Harman Kardon, use with banana-type connectors. The hole in the center of each location is important to denote the positive and negative connections, your system includes a colored band on your receiver or amplifier. SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 9 Although the HKTS 18 system has red and black collars...
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...-level input jack marked SUB § for "Subwoofer On." Make sure you've configured your receiver or amplifier. Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on the subwoofer into an AC outlet. When all be set to the subwoofer output or LFE output on your surround ...sound processor for the low-frequency effects channel. The front left, front right, center and surround speakers should all connections have been made, plug the AC power cord on your receiver or amplifier. Front Left - + Surround Left - + Center -...
...-level input jack marked SUB § for "Subwoofer On." Make sure you've configured your receiver or amplifier. Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on the subwoofer into an AC outlet. When all be set to the subwoofer output or LFE output on your surround ...sound processor for the low-frequency effects channel. The front left, front right, center and surround speakers should all connections have been made, plug the AC power cord on your receiver or amplifier. Front Left - + Surround Left - + Center -...
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In that you have configured your receiver is equipped with Dolby Pro Logic processors. Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier to "Small." When all be set to either the left and right ... Front Left Surround Left SUB/LFE Out Center Receiver Front Right Surround Right Surround Right - + SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby Pro Logic® (Non-Digital) - Use both left , front right, center and surround speakers should all connections have a separate subwoofer output, use a Y-adapter (not supplied) to bridge the...
In that you have configured your receiver is equipped with Dolby Pro Logic processors. Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier to "Small." When all be set to either the left and right ... Front Left Surround Left SUB/LFE Out Center Receiver Front Right Surround Right Surround Right - + SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby Pro Logic® (Non-Digital) - Use both left , front right, center and surround speakers should all connections have a separate subwoofer output, use a Y-adapter (not supplied) to bridge the...
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... Out" to the corresponding terminals on the back of your receiver or amplifier's front left and right speaker terminals to the left and right Speaker-Level Output • terminals on the SUB-TS18 subwoofer that are marked "High Level In." Front Left... E V E LR Front Right - + Front Left Receiver Center Front Right Surround Left Surround Right Surround Left - + Surround Right - + 12 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Speaker Level USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/ PROCESSOR DOES NOT HAVE...
... Out" to the corresponding terminals on the back of your receiver or amplifier's front left and right speaker terminals to the left and right Speaker-Level Output • terminals on the SUB-TS18 subwoofer that are marked "High Level In." Front Left... E V E LR Front Right - + Front Left Receiver Center Front Right Surround Left Surround Right Surround Left - + Surround Right - + 12 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Speaker Level USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/ PROCESSOR DOES NOT HAVE...
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...the frequencies of the audio signal inputted to the subwoofer to the ON position, the subwoofer will turn itself on your room and reposition the speakers, it will remain lit blue. The SUB-TS18 subwoofer will automatically turn amber. When the Audio-Sense On/Off Switch ¢ is ...equipped with superior bass reproduction, minimizing distortion that it by flipping this switch in the OFF position. When the Speaker-Level Inputs ª or the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs ¶ are in phase by your receiver or amplifier is off, or is playing...
...the frequencies of the audio signal inputted to the subwoofer to the ON position, the subwoofer will turn itself on your room and reposition the speakers, it will remain lit blue. The SUB-TS18 subwoofer will automatically turn amber. When the Audio-Sense On/Off Switch ¢ is ...equipped with superior bass reproduction, minimizing distortion that it by flipping this switch in the OFF position. When the Speaker-Level Inputs ª or the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs ¶ are in phase by your receiver or amplifier is off, or is playing...